Texas · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hardin County

66BoltScore / 100
#142 of 254 in Texas

Hardin County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (60.3″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and 20 mi from the nearest metro.

How Hardin County scores

Hazard Safety30
Freedom78
Food67
Isolation39
Sovereignty86
Water93
Affordability68
$234kTypical home
1.2%Property tax
$5,546Land / acre
60.3"Annual rain
11.7% of yrsSevere drought
20 miNearest metro
65.4People / sq mi
9.9%Federal land
68°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hardin County, Texas

Is Hardin County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Hardin County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (60.3″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and 20 mi from the nearest metro.

How much does land cost in Hardin County, Texas?

Land in Hardin County runs about $5,546 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hardin County?

Hardin County gets about 60.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 11.7% of years.

How remote is Hardin County?

The nearest major metro is about 20 miles away, and population density is 65.4 people per square mile.

How Hardin compares in Texas

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